Daire Cregg

dcregg@farmersjournal.ie

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

Mastitis risk is much higher in the weeks pre- and post-calving than any other time of the year. Animal Health Ireland has developed a 1-2-3 process for limiting the problem, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 18 February 2026

The 1-2-3 process for dealing with mastitis in dairy herds this spring

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

Young Stock Podcast: sales man running between the farm and pharma

YOUNG STOCK 16 February 2026

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

How does the fertiliser industry look going into 2026?

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?

FERTILIZERS 11 February 2026

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

Stuttering start to the 2026 grazing season

GRASS & FEEDING 11 February 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Nitrogen management on New Zealand's pastures

Brendon Welten of the AgResearch Group, New Zealand discusses some of the strategies they're using to reduce N losses from grassland soils.

FERTILIZERS 2 February 2026

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

Early spring nitrogen – is it worth it or a complete waste of time and money?

A topic that comes up time and again whether it’s at discussion group meetings, conferences or just down in the local co-op. The effectiveness of early spring nitrogen is being more widely debated.

MANAGEMENT 2 February 2026

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

What does the nitrates derogation renewal mean for the land market?

Daire Cregg looks at what the derogation extension means for the land market and how milk prices are going to impact demand from dairy farmers.

LAND REPORT 2 February 2026

Managing the people in the farm business

Managing the people in the farm business

Strong farm performance starts with good people at its core. How those people are treated during the busy spring time matters, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 2 February 2026

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

Getting ready for grazing in Co Cork

Spring is upon us and with that comes the start of the grazing season. At a recent farm walk dairy farmer Paul Sheehan shared his top tips for the months ahead, writes Daire Cregg

MANAGEMENT 2 February 2026

Is grazing really possible at the moment?

Is grazing really possible at the moment?

The simple answer is yes; grazing is possible but proceed with care. Make use of opportunity windows when they present themselves through good grassland management, writes Daire Cregg.

MANAGEMENT 2 February 2026

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

What is summer scour syndrome in calves?

A condition that has started to gain more awareness over the last couple of years is summer scour syndrome. In this article Daire Cregg looks at what it is and how to prevent it.

ANIMAL HEALTH 2 February 2026

SPONSORED

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

Tom Garaghty works with Oliver Conroy Plant and Agri, a, Co Westmeath-based slurry, silage and tillage contractor, long-time Amazone customers who previously operated the AD-P and Centaya drills.

Amazone Avant delivers strength, speed and reliability in tough Irish conditions

LOAD MORE STORIES